MELBOURNE will take on the Cats and its Premiership-winning coach Mick Stinear to kick off its 2026 AFLW Finals Campaign.

The final will be a reunion for the side, facing former Melbourne coach Mick Stinear for the first time since he made the move to coach Geelong at the end of last season.  

The winner of this match will go straight to a Preliminary Final, earning a week off and getting one step closer to the big dance.  

Tickets for the match will go on sale tomorrow, club and AFL members gaining early access from 11am (AEDT), while general public access will be available from 1pm (AEDT).   

Tickets will be priced at $15 for adults and children under 15 go free.

Second Qualifying Final
Geelong Cats v Melbourne
Saturday, 7 November
IKON Park, 1.05pm AEDT